How real Partition stories shaped Imtiaz Ali's 'Main Vaapas Aaunga'
What's the story
The upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga, directed by Imtiaz Ali, draws its inspiration from real-life stories of love and separation during the 1947 Partition. The film features Diljit Dosanjh and Naseeruddin Shah among the cast. In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, Ali said, "This tale of fiction derives almost entirely from stories of people during the Partition."
Director's insight
This is what Ali said about film's theme
Ali further elaborated on the movie, saying, "Can love really be lost? Can home be taken away from someone's heart? The biggest story of the century is migration." He added, "The past is always present. And decades later, when all incidents of woe have been spoken of, what remains is the early feeling of love that was too personal to share." "The nostalgia of who we love and where we belong lives with us forever."
Film's exploration
Teaser of 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' was released recently
The teaser of Main Vaapas Aaunga features Dosanjh's voiceover, narrating a story of love that has haunted an elderly man (Shah) for over 78 years. The film promises to delve into the depths of human connection through its lead characters, played by Vedang Raina and Sharvari. Ali said, "This film has a big heart. It has a large canvas yet is very personal."
Production details
Everything to know about the film
The screenplay of Main Vaapas Aaunga has been written by Ali and Nayanika Mahtani. Sylvester Fonseca is the cinematographer, while Aarti Bajaj is the editor. The film is being produced by Applause Entertainment, Window Seat Films, and Mohit Choudhary. It also marks Ali's reunion with composer AR Rahman and lyricist Irshad Kamil after their successful collaborations on films like Tamasha and Rockstar.